KUMU

 
Kalama Pastor
 

Kalama Pastor, Kumu Hula and founder of Hālau Hula Nā Lama I Ka Uluwehi O Laka, graduated as a kumu hula under Kumu Hula Rolanda Mohala Reese in 2006. His artistry and stewardship are anchored in the teachings of Kumu Hula Rolanda Mohala Reese, Mae Kamāmalu Klein, and Māiki Aiu Lake. Kumu Kalama further honed his knowledge of hula and oli (chant) under Kumu Hula Kalani Akana.

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Alongside his traditional training, Kumu Kalama holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology, a Master’s in Counseling, and a Master’s in Educational Administration. He is a certified school counselor and administrator in the State of Hawaiʻi, with a career in public education spanning Hawaiʻi, California, and Japan.

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By integrating insights in education and counseling with cultural tradition, Kumu Kalama builds a bridge for the journey—presenting hula as a lived discipline that builds resilience and focus. He is committed to nurturing a learning environment of growth and transformation for the dedicated practice of hula and care for the land (mālama ʻāina).